# Algester vs Stretton — 2021 Census comparison

Suburb / Locality comparison · about 3.7 km apart

Algester and Stretton are neighbouring areas in Brisbane with distinct profiles. Stretton has a much higher proportion of people born overseas (59.0%) and those using another language at home (63.0%). It also has a more highly qualified workforce, with 39.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 25.6% in Algester. This is consistent with higher household incomes in Stretton, where 30.6% earn $3,000 or more a week, while only 16.7% of Algester households do.

Both areas are very similar in their unemployment rates, which sit around 6.2% to 6.3%. They also share a nearly identical level of school advantage. Despite these commonalities, the two areas differ in how people live and move. Algester is more walkable, with 90.5% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed and a much lower transit time to the city. In contrast, Stretton is more car-dependent, with far more separate houses and a higher share of homes owned outright.

## Where they differ most

- Other language: 26.8 pts higher in Stretton
- Born overseas: 18.0 pts higher in Stretton
- Separate houses: 17.9 pts higher in Stretton
- Owned outright: 17.7 pts higher in Stretton
- Renting: 16.9 pts higher in Algester

## Demographics & Identity

| Statistic | Algester | Stretton | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Population | 9,020 | 4,686 | 4,334 larger in Algester | gap steady |
| Median age | 36 yrs | 38 yrs | 2 yrs older in Stretton | gap steady |
| First Nations | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8 pts higher in Algester | gap steady |
| Aged 65+ | 15.3% | 14.0% | 1.4 pts higher in Algester | gap narrowing |
| Under 15 | 21.7% | 19.9% | 1.8 pts higher in Algester | gap widening |
| De facto | 9.9% | 4.4% | 5.5 pts higher in Algester | gap narrowing |

### Age structure

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Young adults (25–44) | 31.8% | 26.1% | +5.6 |
| Older adults (45–64) | 20.3% | 26.2% | -5.9 |
| Children (0–14) | 21.7% | 19.9% | +1.8 |
| Seniors (65+) | 15.3% | 14.0% | +1.4 |
| Youth (15–24) | 10.7% | 13.6% | -2.9 |

### Marital status

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Married | 50.1% | 60.4% | -10.4 |
| Never married | 33.3% | 30.3% | +3.0 |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 4.4% | +4.4 |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 2.6% | +1.4 |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.0% | +1.8 |

### Age profile

Share of each region's population by age band and sex.

| Age band | Algester male | Algester female | Stretton male | Stretton female |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–4 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| 5–9 | 4.1% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% |
| 10–14 | 3.2% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4.0% |
| 15–19 | 2.7% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| 20–24 | 2.9% | 2.5% | 3.0% | 3.7% |
| 25–29 | 3.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| 30–34 | 3.7% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| 35–39 | 4.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| 40–44 | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 3.6% |
| 45–49 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 50–54 | 2.7% | 2.6% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| 55–59 | 2.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| 60–64 | 2.2% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| 65–69 | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| 70–74 | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.1% |
| 75–79 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 80–84 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| 85+ | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |

## Ancestry & Birthplace

| Statistic | Algester | Stretton | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Born overseas | 41.0% | 59.0% | 18.0 pts higher in Stretton | gap narrowing |

### Country of birth

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australia | 54.9% | 39.1% | +15.8 |
| China | 5.8% | 14.7% | -8.9 |
| New Zealand | 4.9% | 4.0% | +0.9 |
| India | 4.4% | 3.8% | +0.6 |
| England | 2.8% | 1.4% | +1.4 |
| Vietnam | 0.9% | 2.6% | -1.7 |
| Philippines | 2.0% | 1.3% | +0.7 |
| South Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4 |
| Nepal | 0.2% | 0.0% | +0.2 |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.1% | +0.1 |

### Ancestry

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chinese | 15.0% | 38.0% | -23.0 |
| English | 24.9% | 12.1% | +12.7 |
| Australian | 22.5% | 11.4% | +11.1 |
| Indian | 5.9% | 10.3% | -4.4 |
| Scottish | 7.3% | 2.5% | +4.8 |
| Irish | 6.9% | 3.1% | +3.9 |
| German | 4.1% | 1.5% | +2.6 |
| Vietnamese | 1.4% | 3.5% | -2.1 |
| Filipino | 2.9% | 1.8% | +1.1 |
| Italian | 1.7% | 1.1% | +0.6 |
| Dutch | 1.2% | 0.7% | +0.5 |
| Greek | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0 |

## Language

| Statistic | Algester | Stretton | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other language | 36.2% | 63.0% | 26.8 pts higher in Stretton | gap narrowing |
| Limited English | 6.3% | 13.1% | 6.8 pts higher in Stretton | gap steady |

### Language used at home

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English only | 59.3% | 34.6% | +24.7 |
| Mandarin | 9.7% | 24.5% | -14.9 |
| Cantonese | 2.7% | 9.9% | -7.2 |
| Vietnamese | 1.3% | 3.0% | -1.7 |
| Punjabi | 2.7% | 2.0% | +0.7 |
| Hindi | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1 |
| Arabic | 1.2% | 2.1% | -0.9 |
| Greek | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7 |
| Tagalog | 0.8% | 0.5% | +0.4 |
| Italian | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1 |

## Religion

| Statistic | Algester | Stretton | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts higher in Stretton | gap narrowing |

### Religious affiliation

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Christianity | 42.0% | 32.0% | +10.0 |
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.3% | -1.2 |
| Islam | 5.9% | 11.2% | -5.4 |
| Buddhism | 3.6% | 7.9% | -4.3 |
| Not stated | 6.1% | 3.7% | +2.3 |
| Hinduism | 3.4% | 5.7% | -2.3 |
| Other religions | 2.9% | 2.1% | +0.8 |
| Judaism | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0 |

## Education & Qualifications

| Statistic | Algester | Stretton | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 65.9% | 79.5% | 13.6 pts higher in Stretton | gap narrowing |
| Bachelor+ | 25.6% | 39.6% | 14.0 pts higher in Stretton | gap steady |
| Schools/1k kids | 1.02 | 1.07 | 0.05 more in Stretton |  |
| Schools ≤3 km | 20 | 18 | 2 more in Algester |  |
| Avg size | 783 | 962 | 179 larger in Stretton |  |
| ICSEA | 1,047 | 1,028 | 18 higher in Algester |  |

### Highest year of school

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 65.9% | 79.5% | -13.6 |
| Year 10 | 16.5% | 7.9% | +8.7 |
| Year 9 or below | 7.8% | 6.7% | +1.1 |
| Year 11 | 5.0% | 3.2% | +1.8 |

### Highest qualification level

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bachelor degree | 27.0% | 40.0% | -13.0 |
| Certificate III / IV | 26.6% | 12.6% | +14.0 |
| Postgraduate degree | 10.3% | 18.0% | -7.8 |
| Advanced diploma / diploma | 16.8% | 15.1% | +1.7 |
| Graduate diploma / certificate | 3.3% | 3.3% | +0.0 |
| Certificate I / II | 2.1% | 1.6% | +0.5 |

### Field of qualification

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Management & commerce | 22.6% | 30.1% | -7.5 |
| Engineering & related | 14.6% | 12.5% | +2.1 |
| Health | 9.4% | 13.8% | -4.5 |
| Society & culture | 11.9% | 9.9% | +2.0 |
| Education | 6.7% | 5.9% | +0.8 |
| Food, hospitality & personal services | 6.0% | 3.3% | +2.7 |
| Architecture & building | 4.9% | 3.8% | +1.1 |
| Information technology | 4.9% | 4.2% | +0.7 |
| Natural & physical sciences | 2.9% | 4.0% | -1.1 |
| Creative arts | 3.4% | 3.7% | -0.3 |
| Agriculture & environment | 0.9% | 0.8% | +0.1 |

## Income

| Statistic | Algester | Stretton | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal income | $752 | $708 | $44 higher in Algester | gap narrowing |
| Household income | $1,716 | $2,144 | $428 higher in Stretton | gap widening |
| Family income | $1,866 | $2,051 | $185 higher in Stretton | gap narrowing |
| High earners | 7.3% | 12.0% | 4.7 pts higher in Stretton | gap steady |
| High-income homes | 16.7% | 30.6% | 13.9 pts higher in Stretton | gap widening |

### Household income distribution

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 36.3% | 28.9% | +7.5 |
| $650–$1,499 | 28.4% | 21.1% | +7.2 |
| $4,000 or more | 5.9% | 17.1% | -11.2 |
| $3,000–$3,999 | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7 |
| Under $650 | 13.0% | 11.5% | +1.5 |

### Personal income distribution

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Under $650 | 42.5% | 45.7% | -3.2 |
| $650–$1,499 | 34.7% | 29.8% | +4.9 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 15.9% | 16.8% | -0.9 |
| $3,000 or more | 1.6% | 4.6% | -3.0 |

## Health & Disability

| Statistic | Algester | Stretton | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health condition | 25.4% | 19.5% | 5.9 pts higher in Algester |  |
| Mental health | 7.5% | 3.9% | 3.6 pts higher in Algester |  |
| Needs assistance | 5.5% | 4.4% | 1.0 pts higher in Algester | gap narrowing |

### Long-term health conditions reported

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other condition | 8.0% | 7.7% | +0.4 |
| Asthma | 7.8% | 5.5% | +2.3 |
| Mental health | 7.5% | 3.9% | +3.6 |
| Arthritis | 7.5% | 4.2% | +3.2 |
| Diabetes | 5.1% | 5.7% | -0.6 |
| Heart disease | 4.0% | 2.7% | +1.3 |
| Cancer | 2.5% | 2.2% | +0.3 |
| Lung condition | 1.7% | 0.6% | +1.1 |
| Stroke | 1.1% | 0.6% | +0.5 |
| Dementia | 1.0% | 0.6% | +0.5 |

### Number of long-term health conditions

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| None | 68.2% | 76.4% | -8.1 |
| One condition | 17.0% | 14.4% | +2.5 |
| Two conditions | 5.2% | 3.5% | +1.7 |
| Three or more | 3.2% | 1.6% | +1.6 |

## Community Participation

| Statistic | Algester | Stretton | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteering | 11.2% | 12.9% | 1.8 pts higher in Stretton | gap narrowing |
| Unpaid carers | 11.7% | 12.1% | 0.4 pts higher in Stretton | gap narrowing |
| Unpaid child care | 31.3% | 30.8% | 0.5 pts higher in Algester | gap steady |
| Defence service | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.8 pts higher in Algester |  |
| Housework 15h+ | 20.4% | 22.8% | 2.4 pts higher in Stretton | gap steady |

## First Nations

| Statistic | Algester | Stretton | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 186 | 13 | 173 larger in Algester |  |
| Median age | 20 yrs | 23 yrs | 3 yrs older in Stretton |  |
| Year 12 | 56.1% | — |  |  |
| Unemployment | 14.1% | — |  |  |
| Median income | $680 | $725 | $45 higher in Stretton |  |
| Household income | $1,852 | $3,499 | $1,647 higher in Stretton |  |
| Indigenous language | 6.5% | — |  |  |

## Family & Households

| Statistic | Algester | Stretton | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Household size | 2.8 | 3.4 | 0.6 larger in Stretton | gap narrowing |
| One-parent | 15.9% | 10.3% | 5.6 pts higher in Algester | gap steady |
| Living alone | 18.2% | 8.2% | 10.0 pts higher in Algester | gap steady |

### Family composition

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Couples with children | 60.5% | 70.4% | -9.9 |
| Couples without children | 22.5% | 18.3% | +4.2 |
| One-parent families | 15.9% | 10.3% | +5.6 |
| Other families | 1.1% | 0.9% | +0.2 |

### Household size

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 people | 32.4% | 26.2% | +6.3 |
| 4 people | 17.4% | 24.5% | -7.1 |
| 3 people | 19.8% | 21.6% | -1.9 |
| 1 person | 18.2% | 8.2% | +10.0 |
| 5 people | 7.8% | 10.8% | -3.0 |
| 6 or more | 4.6% | 8.9% | -4.3 |

## Housing & Dwellings

| Statistic | Algester | Stretton | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rent | $395 | $550 | $155 higher in Stretton | gap widening |
| Mortgage | $1,750 | $2,167 | $417 higher in Stretton | gap narrowing |
| People / bedroom | 0.80 | 0.70 | 0.10 higher in Algester | gap steady |
| Renting | 30.7% | 13.8% | 16.9 pts higher in Algester | gap steady |
| Owned outright | 26.9% | 44.6% | 17.7 pts higher in Stretton | gap widening |
| Separate houses | 80.8% | 98.6% | 17.9 pts higher in Stretton | gap widening |
| 3+ bedrooms | 93.6% | 98.9% | 5.3 pts higher in Stretton | gap steady |

### How homes are owned or rented

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Owned outright | 26.9% | 44.6% | -17.7 |
| Owned with a mortgage | 41.2% | 39.8% | +1.4 |
| Rented | 30.7% | 13.8% | +16.9 |
| Other tenure | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0 |
| Not stated | 1.1% | 0.8% | +0.3 |

### Types of homes

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Separate house | 80.8% | 98.6% | -17.9 |
| Townhouse / semi-detached | 16.3% | 1.5% | +14.7 |
| Flat or apartment | 1.4% | 0.0% | +1.4 |
| Other dwelling | 1.2% | 0.0% | +1.2 |

### Bedrooms per home

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4 bedrooms | 37.4% | 51.5% | -14.1 |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.4% | 5.4% | +44.0 |
| 5 or more | 6.8% | 42.1% | -35.2 |
| 2 bedrooms | 3.9% | 0.2% | +3.7 |
| 1 bedroom | 1.2% | 0.0% | +1.2 |
| Studio / none | 0.5% | 0.0% | +0.5 |

### Weekly rent distribution

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $350–$549 | 69.9% | 32.8% | +37.1 |
| $550–$749 | 4.4% | 43.9% | -39.5 |
| $200–$349 | 13.6% | 0.0% | +13.6 |
| Under $200 | 6.2% | 4.8% | +1.4 |
| $750 or more | 0.0% | 3.7% | -3.7 |

### Monthly mortgage distribution

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $1,800–$2,999 | 36.8% | 31.9% | +5.0 |
| $1,000–$1,799 | 35.0% | 15.4% | +19.6 |
| $3,000 or more | 8.0% | 25.8% | -17.9 |
| Under $1,000 | 15.1% | 17.0% | -1.9 |

## Transport & Vehicles

| Statistic | Algester | Stretton | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No car | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4 pts higher in Algester | gap narrowing |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 16.9% | 2.4 pts higher in Stretton | gap steady |
| PT commute | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3 pts higher in Stretton | gap steady |
| PT stops | 30 | 15 | 15 more in Algester |  |
| Stops/1k | 3.33 | 3.20 | 0.12 more in Algester |  |
| Departures/1k | 806.3 | 1,250.7 | 444.4 more in Stretton |  |
| PT routes | 6 | 9 | 3 more in Stretton |  |
| Stop walk | 2 | 26 | 24 longer in Stretton |  |
| Drive to city | 19 | 39 | 20 longer in Stretton |  |
| Reach 30 min | 27,105 | 22,845 | 4,260 more in Algester |  |
| Reach 45 min | 63,082 | 22,845 | 40,237 more in Algester |  |
| Transit to city | 55 | 88 | 33 longer in Stretton |  |

### How people get to work

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Car (driver) | 62.1% | 59.3% | +2.8 |
| Worked at home | 14.4% | 16.9% | -2.4 |
| Car (passenger) | 4.4% | 5.8% | -1.3 |
| Bus | 4.3% | 4.3% | +0.0 |
| Walked | 0.7% | 0.3% | +0.4 |
| Train | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2 |
| Bicycle | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0 |

### Motor vehicles per home

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% | 45.9% | -2.9 |
| 1 vehicle | 35.0% | 21.4% | +13.5 |
| 3 vehicles | 13.2% | 20.6% | -7.3 |
| 4 or more | 5.2% | 11.1% | -5.9 |
| No vehicle | 3.6% | 1.2% | +2.4 |

## Migration & Movement

| Statistic | Algester | Stretton | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Recent movers | 43.0% | 30.5% | 12.5 pts higher in Algester | gap widening |
| Recent arrivals | 11.5% | 8.4% | 3.2 pts higher in Algester | gap narrowing |

## Jobs & Industry

| Statistic | Algester | Stretton | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 6.3% | 0.1 pts higher in Stretton | gap steady |
| Participation | 63.2% | 62.6% | 0.7 pts higher in Algester | gap steady |
| Full-time | 59.3% | 57.2% | 2.0 pts higher in Algester | gap narrowing |

### Industries people work in

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health care & social assistance | 15.6% | 17.6% | -2.0 |
| Retail trade | 9.2% | 12.5% | -3.3 |
| Professional & technical | 6.6% | 10.3% | -3.7 |
| Construction | 8.5% | 6.6% | +1.9 |
| Education & training | 8.1% | 7.2% | +1.0 |
| Accommodation & food | 6.2% | 7.7% | -1.5 |
| Manufacturing | 7.6% | 5.8% | +1.9 |
| Transport & warehousing | 7.1% | 4.6% | +2.5 |
| Public administration & safety | 5.8% | 4.4% | +1.4 |
| Other services | 4.4% | 2.8% | +1.6 |
| Wholesale trade | 3.5% | 4.0% | -0.5 |
| Administrative & support | 3.6% | 2.3% | +1.3 |

### Occupations people work in

| Category | Algester % | Stretton % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professionals | 21.0% | 28.8% | -7.9 |
| Managers | 9.0% | 16.5% | -7.6 |
| Clerical & administrative | 14.8% | 14.6% | +0.3 |
| Technicians & trades | 13.9% | 8.9% | +5.0 |
| Community & personal service | 11.9% | 8.3% | +3.7 |
| Machinery operators & drivers | 9.7% | 5.1% | +4.6 |
| Labourers | 9.3% | 6.7% | +2.5 |
| Sales workers | 7.8% | 9.3% | -1.4 |

## Walkability

| Statistic | Algester | Stretton | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 6.3 | 5.4 | 0.8 higher in Algester |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 6.4 | 4.8 | 1.6 more in Algester |  |
| 15-min city | 90.5% | 65.0% | 25.5 pts higher in Algester |  |
| Walk to shops | 83.3% | 80.5% | 2.8 pts higher in Algester |  |
| Walk to transit | 95.9% | 93.8% | 2.1 pts higher in Algester |  |
| Walk to school | 93.7% | 69.8% | 24.0 pts higher in Algester |  |
| Walk to a park | 100.0% | 99.4% | 0.5 pts higher in Algester |  |
| Walk to health | 46.8% | 34.1% | 12.7 pts higher in Algester |  |
| Amenities/1k | 9.0 | 25.4 | 16.4 more in Stretton |  |
| Intersections/km² | 136 | 93 | 43 higher in Algester |  |
| Mean slope | 5.8% | 5.5% | 0.2 pts higher in Algester |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30032/algester/vs/SAL32681/stretton